53-year-old woman, daughter killed in mishap in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): A woman and her 19-year-old daughter were tragically killed when a vehicle crashed into a crowd in this district, police said on Monday.
Two others were injured in the incident occurred in Kallambalam police limits around 10 pm on Sunday.
The victims have been identified as Rohini, 53, and her daughter Akhila, both natives of Perettil. They were returning home after participating in a temple festival when the mishap occurred.
A recovery vehicle heading from Varkala towards Kavalyoor crashed into the crowd returning from the event, police added.
The vehicle hit several objects before ploughing into the crowd. The driver fled the scene, police said. People suspect that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
However, the police stated that an investigation is going on attempts are made to apprehend the driver, identified as Tony, a resident of Cherunniyur.
The injured were admitted to a private hospital in Varkala.
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Two held for Rs 1.13 crore gold theft at Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan residence in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Shivajinagar Police have arrested two persons for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 1.13 crore from the Pulakeshinagar residence of Housing Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan.
The accused have been identified as Ameer Ahmed and his associate Syed Ameer, Deccan Herald reported.
Police said Ameer Ahmed is known to the family and is a distant relative of the minister’s mother, Sogar Khanam. He had been visiting the house regularly and had reportedly gained the family’s trust by offering assistance.
According to police, He had suffered losses in his travel business and was in financial distress. He had allegedly sought Rs 5 lakh as financial help from the family and expressed a desire to travel to Mecca. When he didn't get help, Ahmed allegedly conspired with his associate Syed and carried out the theft.
Investigators said the duo pledged the stolen gold ornaments at a private finance company and invested the proceeds in real estate ventures.
Suspicion arose after Ahmed stopped visiting the house, following the theft. He also stopped responding to phone calls. His mobile phone remaining switched off post the incident, further raised doubts, leading police to track and arrest him.
During interrogation, both accused reportedly confessed to the crime. Based on the information provided, police recovered the stolen gold ornaments.
